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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1847
Page
2
A poetic ode to rapid locomotion contrasts the electric steamer with the iron horse, praising speed and power. The piece surveys 1847 era rail and steam progress alongside war dispatches from Veracruz, Puebla, and Perote, noting General Scott, Pierce, and Santa Anna amid Mexican conflict rumors and foreign interest.
A late August report from Ponca, Illinois, via New Orleans, notes sickness and unrest among foreign residents, with claims of a possible peace surrender after the first attack. Gen Shields remains well. Major Caine and Col. Doniphan are praised by supporters, while Democrats gain in Illinois elections.
A Philadelphia scene notes four story brick buildings tied to paper hangings and boot leather burning, illustrating protectionist fears. The piece argues free trade spurs new mills and cities, shifting manufacturers from protection to competition and optimistic growth. It closes predicting a new era of American industry and global market expansion driven by machinery and reform.
A scramble over the Tennessee governor bid shows the Whigs and Democrats vying as results trickle in. Liberal candidate Neil S. Brown appears to trail with about 310 to 500 shelled, while Democrats are set to hold a bare legislative majority and a mixed congressional delegation including Lincoln Gee Jones Thins L. W. Montgomery Aud. Johnson from several districts.
The Rev Mr McCalin appears in a Philadelphia paper rebutting the official Union announcement about charges against the President. He reasserts assurances that two Catholic chaplains were named as spies, not se cheplains, and his address is a singular missive. He attacks Bishop Hughes and Georgetown President Mulledy, plus Secretary of War, citing vindictive innuendo and temper. The President’s refusal to respond today strains the dispute.
1E. W. Carr of 440 Aorth ash St Philadelphia is named as the authorized Agent for the Argus to obtain advertisements.
Regularly nominated Democrats for county offices in Allen County include Joseph H. Richardson for Treasurer Alexander Beaty for Sheriff Charles J. Williams for Recorder Edmund Linn for Recorder Lester Bliss for Prosecuting Attorney William Dowling for Surveyor and Nicholas Zanglein for Commissioner The Democratic County Convention drew the largest ever gathering in the county with exuberant support for the slate and calls for a Senatorial Convention.
The article defends the County Levy for the year, arguing the increase funds road improvements and surplus revenue handling. It counters accusations of excess, notes a total levy reduction compared with last year after accounting for surplus revenue and road fund rises, and praises commissioners as prudent. It also mentions queries about Mr Edward Marat and public notices of local politics and the MAD RIVER RAIL ROAD report.
Correspondence from Chimney Rock June 1847 describes landforms Castle Rock and Chimney Rock distant views, buffalo chips as fuel, scarce buffalo meat, dusty roads, and early Fort Laramie impressions. Notes Indian lodges near the Platte River, Sioux portraits, and a harsh but vivid travel diary across Oregon territory toward Fort Laramie.
Fragmentary intelligence describes a clash near Sas with prisoners taken and several killed or wounded. Reports mention Lieutenant Simpson and Captain Hurne among officers involved, with Mexican forces and grazing parties cited. The situation remains unclear as conflicting accounts surface and no full casualty list is available.
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